Troia and the Troad (Natural Science in Archaeology) [Hardcover]

Günther A. Wagner (Editor), Ernst Pernicka (Editor), Hans-Peter Uerpmann (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540437118 | ISBN-13: 978-3540437116 | Publication Date: January 17, 2003 | Edition: 1

When reconstructing the past, the archaeologist needs to take into account all kinds of relevant information. Where no written evidence is available, the natural sciences play an indispensable role. Troia is a remarkable site in this respect. The present Troia project, under the directorship of Manfred Korfmann, integrates various disciplines including geoarchaeology, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, anthropology, geophysical prospection as well as chemical and technological studies of metal, stone and pottery. Hardly any other archaeological project is supported so intensely and on such a broad scale by archaeometric investigations as the international research group in Troia. In April 2001 an International Symposium was held in Heidelberg, Germany, with the aim of promoting scientific interaction and providing synopses of the various disciplines engaged in Troia. This volume contains most of the contributions presented at the symposium.

Editorial Reviews

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"The current volume comprises 25 archaeological science papers resulting from Korfmann’s programme of fieldwork, originally presented at a conference … . both the editors and publishers are to be congratulated on the rapidity with which this volume has appeared. … As expected from a Springer publication, the volume is attractively presented and makes excellent use of colour illustrations. … it will be a useful addition to libraries of institutions which have an interest in the east Mediterranean Bronze Age … ." (Keith Wilkinson, The Holocene, Vol. 14 (5), 2004)

From the Back Cover

When reconstructing the past, the archaeologist needs to take into account all kinds of relevant information. Where no written sources are available, the natural sciences play an indispensable role. Troia is a remarkable site in this respect. The present excavation project at Troia, under the directorship of Manfred Korfmann, integrates various disciplines including geoarchaeology, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, anthropology, geophysical prospection as well as chemical and technological studies of metal, stone and pottery. Hardly any other archaeological project is supported so intensely and on such a broad scale by archaeometric investigations as the international research group in Troia. In April 2001 an International Symposium was held in Heidelberg, Germany, with the aim of promoting scientific discussion and providing synopses of the various disciplines engaged in Troia. This volume contains most of the contributions presented at the symposium. Due to its broad natural scientific as well as its cultural-historic scope, not only will the specialist but also the interested layman find the book rewarding.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540437118
• ISBN-13: 978-3540437116
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
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